Ubisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and downsizing Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced team in Singapore
Ubisoft has announced it's closing Finnish studio RedLynx, creator of the Trials series of games, and that there's to be significant layoffs at Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced studio, Ubisoft Singapore.
Ubisoft has announced it's closing Finnish studio RedLynx, creator of the Trials series of games, and that there's to be significant layoffs at Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced studio, Ubisoft Singapore.
The short version
- "Today, we informed our teams of a proposal to close RedLynx in Finland, subject to the local change negotiation process, which would affect up to 52 positions," Ubisoft said in a statement seen by Eurogamer.
- "At Ubisoft Singapore, 70 positions have been impacted to align the studio with upcoming production needs.
- The studio remains an important part of Ubisoft's global production organisation." Ubisoft added: "We deeply value the contributions of both teams and recognise the impact this may have on our colleagues.
What happened
Ubisoft has also been undergoing a top-to-bottom reorganisation of its business, shuffling a number of major franchises under new subsidiary company Vantage , while stretching the Ubisoft Massive label to cover more of its brands. Ilvessuo, in response to today's news, said this to Eurogamer: "I'm proud of what we built at RedLynx, but my part in that story ended years ago.
Why it matters
In 2012, Trials Evolution 's riddle started, and its final chapter is set in 2113.
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